Which Corvette model was the first to reach 200 mph?

Which Corvette model was the first to reach 200 mph? The 2009 Corvette ZR1 was the first production Corvette to reach 200 mph.

Chevrolet developed the C6 ZR1 as an American supercar, giving it a supercharged 6.2-liter LS9 V8. The engine produced 638 horsepower and 604 pound-feet of torque, while carbon-fiber body panels, carbon-ceramic brakes, and Magnetic Selective Ride Control helped the car remain stable at extreme speed.

The ZR1’s claimed top speed was 205 mph. Independent testing recorded 200.5 mph, confirming that the car had crossed the 200-mph threshold rather than merely approaching it. That achievement distinguished it from earlier fast Corvettes, including the legendary 1990 Corvette ZR-1.

A common mix-up is the spelling and generation: the earlier C4 model is usually written ZR-1, while the 2009 C6 model is styled ZR1. The 2009 car also became the first production Corvette with a supercharged engine.